Lockheed Martin
Trainee Systems Integration & Test Engineer
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Trainee Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom £33,000–£40,000 + Competitive Benefits, Bonus 37.5 hours/week (with option for 4-day workweek)
About Lockheed Martin
By bringing together passionate innovators, Lockheed Martin keeps people safe and addresses the world’s most complex challenges. Our teams include some of the brightest minds, creating an unprecedented work environment where innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility thrive.
With employees as our priority, we offer:
- Career growth through structured development programs
- Flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits
- Support for a healthy, fulfilling work-life balance
Located in the UK, Lockheed Martin’s Space division leads international growth through: Beyond current projects, we focus on future demands in secure military communications, satellites, ground software, AI, and space exploration, while collaborating with UK universities to foster talent and innovation.
Opportunity: Fuel the UK’s space sector. Join a team creating next-generation satellites, supporting national security, and driving the £100M+ economic growth investment in the North East, where you’ll build local jobs, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and sustainable innovation pipelines.
The Role
This entry-level trainee opportunity lets you launch a meaningful career in systems engineering, gaining hands-on exposure to the full engineering lifecycle: concept to design, integration, testing, and operational support.
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You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technical teams, ensuring customer and system requirements are accurately translated into practical, deliverable solutions.
Key Focus Areas:
- Hardware and software development
- Testing, validation, and performance analysis
- Functional requirements decomposition
- Supporting space-related technical programs critical to UK security
As part of this structured mentorship program, you’ll build foundational skills in: ✔ Systems thinking ✔ Problem-solving techniques ✔ Structured engineering analysis
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Assist in technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation activities across projects
- Contribute to analysis of:
- System performance
- Technical risks
- Costs
- Supportability throughout the lifecycle
- Translate customer and system requirements into structured engineering specifications and solutions
- Support functional analysis, trade studies, interface definition, and requirements allocation
- Help define hardware/software specifications based on project needs
- Collaborate with design, testing, and operational teams across the:
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Pipeline Phases
- Initial concept development
- Design and prototyping
- Integration and testing
- Installation and deployment
- Post-operational support
Requirements
Key Attributes
- Strong learning mindset and eagerness to develop within systems engineering
- Proven problem-solving and structured analytical skills
- Basic understanding of engineering principles (studied or trained)
- Ability to work effectively in teams and follow guidance from senior engineers
- Precision and diligence in handling routine tasks and quality-focused work
Education & Experience
- Entry-level position: no formal industry experience required
- Preferred qualifications (but not mandatory):
- Degree, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship in engineering or a technical field
- (Alternatives also considered—see inclusivity note below)
Diversity & Inclusivity Note
Lockheed Martin embraces equal opportunity and fosters an environment where respect, integrity, and exceptional performance drive success. To ensure fairness, we encourage everyone to apply regardless of prior experience or background.
If you have a strong potential to excel, apply anyway—our recruitment process accommodates reasonable adjustments. For support or to discuss adjustments, contact:
- Email: recruitment@global.lmco.com
- Phone: 02392 415270
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